R&D Software Development Co-Op – Fall 2025
We are seeking a driven Computer Science co-op student from Dalhousie University to join our team. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a program that requires the completion of a co-op term.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious student to gain valuable experience working with our team of engineers, software developers, and other team members in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About Us:
Protocase manufactures custom electronic enclosures and sheet metal components for scientists, engineers and innovators all over the world. To meet the needs of this group, Protocase created an ‘ultra-lean’ manufacturing management system that allows it to build custom sheet metal jobs in 2-3 days, with no minimum orders. Our customers now total more than 18,000 worldwide, and include Boeing, NASA, IBM, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, among others.
45 Drives makes Storinators, ultra-large servers that can store massive amounts of data, with read/write speeds in excess of 3GB/s. Customers around the world use Storinators for a variety of applications:
- Video production, streaming and visual effects
- R&D, Engineering & Life Sciences
- Government
- Surveillance & Law Enforcement
Qualifications:
· Experience & understanding with Java programming or other object-oriented language.
· Experience with 3D modeling and graphics would be a plus.
· Strong organizational and analytical skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to work both independently and within a team.
· Experience with CAD software would be considered an asset.
· Be willing to locate to Sydney, NS for the duration of the co-op term.
· Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
· You have a goal-oriented personality and love to make things work!
· Excellent time-management skills.
· Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
· Full-time, permanent employment may be possible following completion of the student’s degree.